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Monday Morning Optimist: Cam Newton isn’t done, even if his shoulder never returns to 100%

There is no escaping that Cam Newton had a bad day in more ways than one yesterday. His four interceptions were at least half his fault and his shoulder isn’t right yet. The Panthers have been giving him an extra day off from throwing every week in practice and he has responded with posting career highs in efficiency —yesterday excluded— but there was clear regression in his ability to put power and touch behind his throws as his 41 passing attempts added up against Tampa Bay. Cam has had the weight of this team on his shoulders for years and we can no longer ignore that it is getting to him.